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Postdoctoral Researchers

Dr. Mohan Muppidi, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Sep-2023 to till date)

Email: gnb37@txstate.edu

Education & Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow:  University of Texas at San Antonio.

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India.

  • Master of Science (M. Sc): Organic Chemistry from Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. Manju Sheokand

Postdoctoral Research Associate(May-2024 to till date)

Email: gka33@txstate.edu

Education & Experience:

  • Research Scientist: Sharp Mint Limited, Delhi, India

  • PhD in Organic Electronics Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.): Organic Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

PhD Students

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Maurico Jemal - MSEC PhD Student
Email: maujemal@txstate.edu
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Malay Das​​

Email: mk.das@txstate.edu

​​My Research project is focused on study of non-canonical nucleic acid structures and ligands. I have explored what sequences and what environmental conditions favor the formation of these non-canonical structures. I have also explored the design of improved DNAzymes for biosensing and therapeutic applications, leveraging the unique properties of G-triplex DNA.

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Md Shamsul Alam- MSEC PhD Student

Email: shamsul@txstate.edu

 

Md Shamsul Alam is a dedicated PhD student exploring innovative methods for synthesizing complex, multicyclic heterocyclic scaffolds. 

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Michell Myhre – IMBC PhD Student
Email: mwm95@txstate.edu

MS Students

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Tionna Scott - Biochemistry MS Bridge Scholar
Email: tss76@txstate.edu

Chandana Davuluri- Chemistry MS Student

Email: ugg16@txstate.edu

Currently pursuing a master’s in chemistry and working as a Graduate Instructional Assistant.".  Previously worked as a Research Trainee at Eisai Pharmaceuticals and Hetero Drugs Limited, focusing on pharmaceutical research.

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Hailey Dudley-Biochemistry MS Student

Email: hkd14@txstate.edu 

Josue Gold -Biochemistry MS Student

Email: j_g269@txstate.edu 

I am a first-year graduate student in Dr. Kerwin’s lab, and I will be studying DNA G-quadruplexes and G-triplexes. The main goal of our project is to find novel ligands for these non-canonical nucleic acid structures. I have experience working in retail and hospital pharmacies and as a secondary teacher.

Undergraduate Students

Breton Guggina- Chemistry

Email: ylt7@txstate.edu

Tegan Dagley - Biochemistry

Email: hgq14@txstate.edu

I am an undergraduate student at Texas State studying Biochemistry. I am currently working on the N-alknynylazole synthesis project in the Kerwin lab.

​Lucas Ferguson - Biochemistry (URISE Scholar)

Email: lxm11@txstate.edu

 I am an undergraduate student studying Biochemistry at Texas State URISE scholar, and I am pursuing undergraduate research to prepare me for graduate school.

Mackenzie Huffman - Chemistry

Email: fah34@txstate.edu

Will Campbell - Biochemistry

Email: ebk26@txstate.edu

I am currently a sophomore pursuing a B.S in Biochemistry. My research interest is on cancer stem cells and novel ligands that can attack their unique cellular and oncogenetic makeup. 

Nikki Ziaei - Microbiology

Email: yzj11@txstate.edu

I am a sophomore dual majoring in biochemistry and microbiology.

                                                SMK Group Alumni

 

Postdoctoral Researchers:

 

  • Dr. Pete Theisen

  • Dr. Ramesh Dasari

  • Dr. Christophe Laroche

  • Dr. Wen Tai Li

  • Dr. Subrata Mandel

  • Dr. Xin Lin

  • Dr. Hansong Chen

  • Dr. Isil Dilek

  • Dr. Aibin Zhang

  • Dr. Dalip Kumar

  • Dr. K.S. Ravikumar

  • Dr. Huafeng (Bill) Shen

  • Dr. Blain Mamiya

  • Dr. Elvira Reisgo

  • Dr. Shachita Sarker

  • Dr. Anthony Watson

  • Dr. Mark DeLuca

  • Dr. Pei Wang Thomas

  • Dr. Devinder Kumar

  • Dr. Ali Mohammad

  • Dr. Arti Pothukuchy

  • Dr. Swapna Moharana

 

PhD Students:

 

  • Dominic McBayer

                   (Biochemistry 2015)

  • Brandon Reinus

                    (Chemistry 2019)

  • Michelle Schoonover

                    (Biochemistry 2012)

  • Jing (Jeannie) Li 

                    (Medicinal Chemistry 2011)​

  • Wendy Marriner

                   (Chemistry 2009)

  • Mireya McKee

                  (Biochemistry 2007)​

  • Bodin Tuesuwan

                 (Medicinal Chemistry 2007)

  • Asha Nadipuram

                (Medicinal Chemistry 2005)

  • Liping Feng

                (Medicinal Chemistry 2005)​

  • Jonathan Kern

                (Biochemistry 2002)

  • Wendi David

                (Medicinal Chemistry 2000)​

  • Mark McPhee

                (Medicinal Chemistry 1999)

 

Masters Students:

  • Adrain Fernandez

​                (Chemistry 2024)

  • Mitchell Myhre

                 (Bio chemistry 2023)

  • Elizabeth Williams

                 (Bio chemistry 2023)

  • Marc Rodriguez

                 (Bio chemistry 2022)

  • Jennifer Navarro

                 (Chemistry 2022)

  • Blanca Esteve

                 (Chemistry 2021)

  • Ashley Jewett

                  (Chemical Biology and medicinal chemistry 2019)

  • Mauricio Jemal

                 (Bio chemistry 2020)

  • Chelsea Davis

                 (Bio chemistry 2020)

  • Brandie Taylor

                 (Bio chemistry 2020)

  • Amanda Bohanon

                 (Bio chemistry 2019)

  • Kimberly Long

                 (Biochemistry 2018)

  • Harrison Bracey

                 (Biochemistry 2018)

  • Olaf Bjornstal

                (Medicinal Chemistry 2017)

  • Brad Gilbreath

                (Medicinal Chemistry 2014)

  • Brian Kanz

                 (Medicinal Chemistry 2014)

  • Michael Reynolds

                  (Medicinal Chemistry 1999)

Undergraduate Students (since 2015):

 

  • Chanoddom Mondole

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Daniela Cardus

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Daniella Gonzalez

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Nicholas Lontkowski

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Jacobo Garza

                   (BS Microbiology 2022)

  • Ryan Conner

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Lukas Miller

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2022)

  • Jake Hermanson

                   (SURE Scholar and Biochemistry senior thesis 2021)

  • Bridget Arellano

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2021)

  • Aryo Leal

                   (BS Chemistry, 2020)

  • Austin Vela

                   (BS Chemistry, 2021)

  • Alyssa Chavez

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2021)

  • Keegan Bailey                 

                   (BS Chemistry 2021)

  • Pedro Rodriguez

                   (Biochemistry senior thesis 2021)

  • Anthony Saucedo

                   (Chemistry BS Student, 2020)

  • Isabel Reyes

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis, 2020)

  • Ethan Shotten

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis, 2020)

  • R. Max Petty

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis, 2020)

  • Jessica Parker

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis, 2020)

  • Elizabeth Williams

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis, 2020)

  • Anthony Saucedo

                 (BS Chemistry, 2020)

  • Bisola Kayode-Williams

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2019)

  • Sawyer Penner

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2019)

  • Hector Bandera

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2019)

  • Tanner Stokmans

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2019)

  • Zachary Schwartz

                 (BS Chemistry 2019)

  • Shaye Drummond

                (Biochemistry senior thesis 2018)

  • Kelsey Sturm

                (Biochemistry senior thesis 2018)

  • Steven Ermel II

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2018)

  • Joshua Bondoc

                 (Honors Thesis 2018)

  • Ruby Escobedo

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2019)

  • Brandon Corona

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis 2017)

  • Cullen Nisson

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis 2017)

  • Lydia Dollison

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis 2017)

  • Daniel Newton

                  (Biochemistry senior thesis 2016)

  • Talylor DeForge

                  (Biochemistry undergrad 2016)

  • Sean Gilbert

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2016)

  • Christopher Sacco

                 (Biochemistry senior thesis 2016)

  • Rashad Barker

                 (CheMIE REU student 2019)

  • Makayla Medrano 

                 (CheMIE REU student 2018)

  • Edgar De Luna

                (CheMIE REU student 2022)

  • Spencer Smith ​

                (CheMIE REU student 2023)​

  • Gabriel Martinez ​

                (CheMIE REU student 2024)

  • Penelope Carlin​

                 (Galvin Scholars student 2024)

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